I just received the Japanese iris that I ordered from ensata.com



Bob Bauer and John Coble have been growing and selling Japanese and Siberian irises by mail order for over 25 years.

And, they are breeders as well! I have several of their creations. Here is one named 'Lake Effect'



I really enjoy ordering plants directly from the breeder (or in this case breeders).

Who else shares this passion and what breeders have you ordered from?

Wow that Iris is gorgeous!

Most breeders I have contacted do not sell retail or if they do you need to buy very large amounts.

Neither Eartheart Gardens nor Greywood requires any large order. They're the only two with whom I do business. In the past I did deal with Aitkens and they were excellent. This is Sing the Blues from Aitkens.

Frank ...

I've grown test roses for a few breeders over the years. Most of the roses in my garden came directly from breeders.

It's fun to look at a plant through the eyes of a breeder. You get a completely different feel for them.

Smiles,
Lyn

Several (most?) of the dahlia suppliers are breeders.

Frank ...

I've never grown dahlias, but I did grow 'Dalia Rose' bred by Ralph Moore. Does that count ?

Actually, from what I have read, I probably would not keep them watered enough. We don't get summer rains up here to help and I am gardening on five levels, so each level doesn't always get the attention it needs on a consistent basis. I have to grow plants that can take care of themselves, if I can't get to them.

Smiles,
Lyn

I grow mostly Echinacea , Heuchera and Hellebore and have not noticed many breeders that sell direct other then Pine Knot Farms.